By Jones Gadama
The Malawi Red Cross Society recently conducted a media training session on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Blantyre, emphasizing the importance of accurate and professional reporting on humanitarian issues.
The training brought together journalists from various media houses to enhance their understanding of IHL and its application in reporting.
Innocent Majiya, President of the Malawi Red Cross Society, opened the training, highlighting the significance of media training on IHL for public reporting.
“Accurate reporting on IHL is essential for both the media and the public,” Majiya said. “It benefits not only the media but also the public, who rely on accurate information to make informed decisions,he added.
Majiya expressed gratitude to the Malawi government for providing technical support for the training, underscoring the importance of collaboration in promoting IHL awareness.
He emphasized that the training would equip journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to report accurately and professionally on humanitarian issues.
Luke Chimwaza, Chairperson of the Blantyre Press Club, also addressed the participants, urging them to take the training seriously.
“This training will help you in your reporting on IHL,” Chimwaza said, adding that,”It is crucial that you understand the principles of IHL and apply them in your reporting to ensure accuracy and professionalism.”
The training session provided journalists with an opportunity to learn about IHL and its application in various contexts.
Participants engaged in discussions and exercises designed to enhance their knowledge and skills in reporting on humanitarian issues.
The Malawi Red Cross Society’s efforts to promote IHL awareness through media training demonstrate its commitment to protecting human dignity and promoting humanitarian values.
By equipping journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to report accurately and professionally on humanitarian issues, the organization aims to promote a better understanding of IHL among the Malawian public
The Malawi Red Cross Society’s media training on IHL is a significant step towards promoting accurate and professional reporting on humanitarian issues in Malawi.
By investing in journalist training, the organization is helping to ensure that the Malawian public has access to accurate and informative reporting on humanitarian issues.
